Financial Services Economic Consulting Director

1d1 day ago

Grant Thornton

London, GB · Full-time · £110,000 – £140,000

About this role

Our Economics practice provides specialist economic analysis across legal, corporate, energy, utilities and public sector clients, frequently working alongside colleagues from across Grant Thornton. We advise on high-profile issues in all major sectors, with financial services as a key strength.

As a Financial Services Economic Consulting Director, you will lead a portfolio of economic projects, driving business development and building client relationships. You will ensure the quality and robustness of economic analysis, guiding teams to source and interpret diverse data and produce evidence-based insights for senior stakeholders.

You will provide authoritative challenge on analytical methodologies, lead horizon scanning and regulatory analysis, and oversee high-quality deliverables including Board-level presentations and formal reports. You will act as a senior relationship owner, maintaining strong client partnerships and providing strategic engagement updates.

We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work-life balance. We are happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares to support you in balancing your work and life.

Requirements

Proven experience leading economic analysis in financial services, including regulatory, competition and strategic matters.
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks such as FCA and PSR, and experience advising financial institutions on compliance and market studies.
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative economic methodologies, including modelling, data interpretation and cost-benefit analysis.
Strong client relationship management skills with ability to act as a senior trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.
Ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations and strategic memorandums for Board-level audiences.

Responsibilities

Responsible for a portfolio of economic projects for clients, leading economic analysis on large cases or a portfolio of cases.
Driving forward business development including drafting thought leadership material and building relationships with clients.
Ensure the quality and robustness of economic analysis, guiding teams to source and interpret diverse data, manage large and complex models, and produce evidence-based insights for senior stakeholders.
Provide authoritative challenge and direction on analytical methodologies, strengthening modelling assumptions, data interpretation and communication of economic concepts.
Lead horizon scanning and regulatory analysis, evaluating the impact of emerging policies, supervisory developments and market trends on client strategies and market dynamics.
Oversee and refine high quality deliverables, including Board level presentations, formal reports and strategic memorandums, and present findings directly to executive stakeholders.
Act as a senior relationship owner, maintaining strong client partnerships, providing strategic engagement updates.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements including reduced hours and job shares.
Inclusive culture and work-life balance.
Opportunity to work on high-profile financial services projects with regulators and leading institutions.
Support for professional development and growth within a collaborative team environment.